GARLAND, TEXAS — Rise48 Equity has acquired Shiloh Oaks in Garland, 20 miles northwest of Dallas. The seller, represented by Northmarq’s Dallas Multifamily Investment Sales team, was an undisclosed California-based investor. Northmarq also arranged acquisition financing for Rise48. The 248-unit Shiloh Oaks was built in 1983 and features updated kitchens with quartz countertops, smart locks, a pool, fitness center and a playground.
LAUDERHILL, FLA. — Fairstead has completed the $17.7 million renovation of Lauderhill Point, a 176-unit affordable housing community in Lauderhill. Fairstead acquired Lauderhill Point in 2024 for $26.5 million. Total acquisition and redevelopment costs amounted to $68.7 million, or approximately $390,000 per residence. Financial partners on the acquisition included the Housing Finance Authority of Broward County, which helped obtain $40 million in tax-exempt bond financing, and the Florida Housing Finance Corp., which facilitated $25 million via the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Additional financial partners included Freddie Mac, PNC …
BRADENTON, FLA. — Peachtree Group has received federal funding approvals for the development of Madison Bradenton, a 240-unit property in Bradenton. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor program, which is funding the development, allows residents of other countries to apply for a permanent U.S. residence (also known as a green card) provided they make commercial investments in the United States. The minimum investment is $800,000, and the project must create or preserve at least 10 full-time jobs. The program is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Peachtree Group is pairing the …
HELMETTA, N.J. — Kaplan Cos. has secured a $38.4 million loan to refinance The Lofts at Helmetta, a 200-unit community in Helmetta, located midway between New York and Philadelphia. JLL Capital Markets arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan funded by Nuveen Capital. The Lofts at Helmetta is an adaptive reuse project. Kaplan Cos. converted a former factory, known as the Helme Snuff Mill Complex, into apartments back in 2017. The Helme Snuff Mill Complex was originally built in 1886 and operated for over a century before ceasing operations in 1993. The …
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Dwight Capital has arranged a $48.3 million loan for Ryan Dunn of Dunn & Associates and Taylor Turano of Denver Land Co. Dunn and Turano will use the HUD loan to refinance an existing mortgage on Plaza at Pikes Peak, a 215-unit property in Colorado Springs. The refinancing qualified for a reduced Green Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP), which offers a reduction in mortgage insurance premiums for new and existing multifamily properties if they meet various green energy benchmarks. Plaza at Pikes Peak has received a silver …
HERMANTOWN, MINN. — CBRE has arranged a $25.5 million Fannie Mae loan for P&R Cos. to refinance Aery, a 147-unit property in Hermantown, a western suburb of Duluth, Minn. CBRE’s Minneapolis-based team of Billy Mork, Mike Vannelli and Joel Torborg arranged the permanent, fixed-rate loan. Aery was developed in 2021 and features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a fitness center, pet spa, storage, an outdoor rooftop deck and patio areas with grilling stations.
NAPLES, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged $91.4 million in construction financing for Plymouth, Minnesota-based Roers Cos. to build two projects in Naples. The properties are the 150-unit Vintana at Vanderbilt, located at 3375 Vanderbilt Beach Road, which is adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton, Naples golf course, and the 159-unit active adult community The Karlyn, which is located at 7576 Immokalee Road about four miles from Vintana at Vanderbilt. Both projects are slated for completion in 2027 and will feature high-end finishes and resort-style amenities. Marcus & Millichap’s New York City-based …
HAMPTON, VA. — Madison International Realty and The Accend Cos. have secured a $59.7 million loan. The floating-rate bridge loan was provided by Fortress Investment Group and arranged by JLL Capital Markets. The joint owners of Ellipse Urban Apartments plan to use the financing to expand a flexible-lease program called Home 4 Now, which currently covers 11 percent of the property’s 287 units. The owners plan to increase that share to 25 percent. Under the program, tenants can secure leases lasting between one and 12 months for move-in ready, furnished …
BOSTON — M&T Realty Capital Corp. has provided $44.8 million in funding for a 47-unit mixed-income development in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. Arx Urban and Boston Communities are the developers. Thirty-five units are designated affordable, which include 15 units supported by project-based vouchers. Rent restrictions were not disclosed. M&T’s financing package includes a $6.3 million Freddie Mac forward commitment, a $19.2 million construction loan and $19.3 million in tax credit equity. The 247 Hancock development will feature a six-story building with a mix of studios and one-, two- and …
By William Fiederlein The need for affordable housing has never been greater. The United States is currently experiencing a shortage of millions of affordable housing units for low-income renters. This shortage disrupts family stability and creates a negative economic ripple effect within already vulnerable communities. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 2025 report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, there is a national shortage of 7.1 million affordable and available rental homes for extremely low-income renters. It nets out to just 35 affordable and available homes for …
